Eli Menezes Explains How A Side Player Becomes The Artist
from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch
We sit down with Eli Menezes to trace the road from Brazil to New York to Austin and how gospel, R&B, and jazz harmony shape the sound of his new album 'Lo-Fi Black Tie'. We also get into recording mindset, real-world touring economics, and the gear choices that actually survive working gigs.
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- 0:08 Welcome And Guest Tease
- 1:14 Name Mangling And First Meeting
- 4:45 Brazil To New York Before 9-11
- 6:58 Gospel Church Gigs And Ear Training
- 10:03 Brazilian Harmony Meets Rock Fusion
- 13:50 Touring Breaks And Imposter Syndrome
- 16:36 Moving To Austin During The Pandemic
- 18:54 Building Lo-Fi Black Tie The Right Way
- 21:24 Keeping The Take Over Perfection
- 25:35 Joining Fork And Earning The Chair
- 30:24 Getting Into The Grissom Rotation
- 33:55 Making A Living With Direct Fans
- 37:09 Amp And Guitar Deep Dive
- 47:55 Life As A Working Austin Musician
- 50:10 Wrist Surgery And Musician Health Help
- 53:25 Aging Legends And Not Taking It For Granted
- 55:33 Mom Tribute Song And Where To Buy
- 59:33 Wrap Up Thanks And Next Steps
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